The regulator still uses some computer systems that rely on floppy disks and other outdated hardware, according to one air traffic control union leader.

The FAA announced an immediate policy change that allows experienced pilots to operate multiple experimental aircraft.

The award-winning new Terminal A may be the pride of Newark Liberty International Airport. But behind the scenes, the technology that’s keeping the planes in the sky is frighteningly out of date. Some of it relies on floppy discs and used parts sourced from eBay, federal officials said this week.

Newark Liberty has also been hit by runway construction, equipment outages and air-traffic-control staffing shortages that prompted urgent calls from lawmakers for investigations and new funding.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned on Sunday that he's "concerned" about the whole airspace of the United States, citing old equipment being used by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Many Democrats slamming the Trump admin for transportation issues were silent as the Biden admin oversaw an understaffed, outdated FAA that resulted in dangerous travel conditions across the country.

In a sweeping plan to fix what officials call "decades of neglect," the FAA and DOT are launching a nationwide air traffic control upgrade

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) continues to grapple with a nationwide shortage of critical aviation personnel, a crisis that’s impacting air travel across the country. At major hubs like Newark International Airport,